Vantec External IDE to USB Adapter

All in all I can be short about this product, it’s a GREAT piece of kit and should almost be a necessity for all those fiddling with PCs from time to time. Even the local computer shop should have these to dramatically increase productivity, (years back I was fiddling with IDE drives and Norton Ghost, aaaaaah the olden days). Only thing left on my mind is the bulky power supply… and Vantec has a SATA to USB Cable as well …

	REPORT CARD : Vantec external IDE to USB cable category rating comments Quality 4 The cable is well constructed and sturdy. The power supply is more than adequate to power a hard drive. Innovation 5 This is a necessity for any PC mechanic that has messes with hard drives and PC repairs all day. Comes with adapters to attach all IDE form factors. Performance 4 It performs as well as USB 2.0 will allow: around 27MB per second. Installation 3 You kinda need to know what you’re doing with IDE hard drives to install this kit. Value 5 This product can be had for under $20, which is a major bargain for a tool that is so flexible. FINAL VERDICT: 4 out of 5 stars